Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, C. Richard Applegate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C. Richard Applegate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
C. Richard Applegate School's student population of 358 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
C. Richard Applegate School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. Richard Applegate School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
11%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
4%
14%
White
72%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Freehold Township School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. Richard Applegate School's ranking?
C. Richard Applegate School is ranked #744 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend C. Richard Applegate School?
358 students attend C. Richard Applegate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of C. Richard Applegate School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C. Richard Applegate School?
C. Richard Applegate School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does C. Richard Applegate School offer ?
C. Richard Applegate School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C. Richard Applegate School part of?
C. Richard Applegate School is part of Freehold Township School District.
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